Irradiation in the Production, Processing, and Handling of Food
fda-food · Food and Drug Administration · Rule · Published 2000-11-29 · Effective 2000-11-29 · 65 FR 71056
Document
Document number
00-30453
Federal Register citation
65 FR 71056
CFR reference
21 CFR 179
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
fda-food
Sub-agency
Food and Drug Administration
Publication date
2000-11-29
Effective date
2000-11-29
HHS docket
Docket No. 99F-1912
Abstract
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of ultraviolet (UV) irradiation to reduce human pathogens and other microorganisms in juice products. This action is in response to a food additive petition filed by California Day-Fresh Foods, Inc.